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A situation where a person earnestly applies for a job, usually with relevant skills and experience, but has no chance of getting due to the selection panel having already made up their mind about who they will hire (an internal candidate, a family member or friend) Generally happens in government and large organisations that have bureaucratic HR policies, requiring positions to be externally advertised.
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